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How do you test the effectiveness of a newly constructed space? For starters, see how it stands the test of time. Children’s of Alabama, the third largest pediatric hospital in the country, completed a new 760,000-square-foot addition two years ago.

Looking to make a better first impression? Improving patient satisfaction can be as simple as putting some thought into your parking garage. According to a recent article from Building Operating Management (BOM), the parking garage experience often sets a patient’s first impression of the healthcare facility they are patronizing.

Architects at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital spent a day in wheelchairs to consider the needs of disabled patients at the center of the design experience. The result “…moves beyond compliance with the accommodation requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act,” said Paula Hereau, vice president of operations.

Healthcare leaders know that successful treatment begins from the ground up, literally, beginning with the facilities in which people are seeking care. The focus on a healing environment has entered center stage.

When you’re caring for 675 to 700 newborn patients each year, peace and quiet make a world of difference. And Covenant HealthCare’s Regional NICU made noise reduction a top priority in their recent $1 million renovation.